Victims of Bourbon Street terror attack file lawsuit against city of New Orleans, contractors
Plaintiffs argue that the timing of construction left vulnerable gaps in security, effectively creating a “soft target” that attacker Shamsud-Din Jabbar exploited when he drove a rented pickup truck through a crowded Bourbon Street, killing 14 people and injuring dozens more.
Lawsuit filed on behalf of vicims in Bourbon Street terror attack
The suit, filed in Orleans Parish Civil District Court, was brought on behalf of victims Alexis Windham, Corian Evans, Jalen Lilly, Justin Brown, Shara Frison, Gregory Townsend and the family of Brandon Taylor.
Security experts say Bourbon Street attack shows technology can be used for good or evil
Readily available smart technology was used by the domestic terrorist who pulled off a deadly New Year’s Day attack in the French Quarter, according to the FBI. Security experts say it was an example of how some technological advances can present new challenges for law enforcement.
FBI investigating Bourbon Street attacker's past trips to New Orleans and Cairo
Federal agents investigating the deadly attack say the perpetrator recorded himself riding through the French Quarter on a bicycling using Meta glasses.
New Orleans officials were warned in 2019 that Bourbon Street was vulnerable to car-ramming attack
New Orleans city leaders were warned in a 2019 confidential physical security assessment that Bourbon Street was vulnerable to a vehicle-ramming attack.
King of Carnival dedicates 2025 Rex parade to Bourbon Street attack victims
The King of Carnival has announced that this year's Rex parade will be dedicated to the victims of the Jan. 1 Bourbon Street attack and their families.
Victims of Bourbon Street terror attack file suit against city of New Orleans, contractors
Seven victims of the New Year’s Day terror attack on Bourbon Street have filed a lawsuit against the City of New Orleans, Hard Rock Construction, and Mott MacDonald, LLC, alleging negligence in security measures that could have prevented the tragedy.
New Orleans council investigating missing bollards ahead of Bourbon Street attack
City council members want to make sure that tragedies like the Bourbon Street attack never happen again while also honoring the first responders who put their lives on the line to stop the suspect.
Leaders seek answers after Bourbon Street attack
The blame game has started with the Bourbon Street terrorist attack in New Orleans. Why it matters: Officials are seeking answers to how someone could plow a truck through the city's most famous street when millions have been spent to keep it safe.
New Orleans dispatch center won't release 911 calls from Bourbon Street attack. Here's why.
Officials said they are aware of videos circulating social media that claim to contain 911 recordings made during the attack.
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Tiger Bech saved a girl before dying in Bourbon Street attack: 'My brother is a true hero'
The Lafayette native is said to have pushed a woman out of the way before he was hit by a truck driven by Shamsud-Din Jabbar.
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Kareem Badawi, a University of Alabama freshman whose father posted online that he prayed to “Allah Almighty to shower his ...
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Bourbon Street attack survivor honored by Lafayette mayor: 'We are going to take care of you'
Lafayette Mayor-President Monique Boulet on Tuesday made Bourbon Street attack survivor and best friend of victim Tiger Bech, ...
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FBI family support center to relocate, provide services to Bourbon Street attack victims
A Family Assistance Center supporting the victims of the New Year's Day attack on Bourbon Street has relocated to the New ...
On Bourbon Street, where booze flows like water, what do people think of alcohol warning?
We know this," said bartender Keithon Burnette, 39, waiting for customers outside Cafe Lafitte in Exile on Bourbon Street.
Barricades were supposed to keep Bourbon Street revelers safe. Here’s why they didn’t
Throngs of New Year’s Day revelers packed in the city’s bustling French Quarter had no strong barriers to protect them from ...
Victims of Bourbon Street attack in New Orleans include former Princeton football star, aspiring nurse, loving dad
At least 14 people were killed after a driver slammed into a crowd celebrating New Year's on Bourbon Street in New Orleans.
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Bourbon Street attack probes to kick off as criticism of French Quarter divisions revived
The question of who should be responsible for keeping the French Quarter safe has been a thorny one for decades.